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To date (2009), this is the longest ever Academy Awards ceremony with a running time of four hours and twenty three minutes. See more »

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Julian Fellowes - Winner: Best Original Screenplay:
I think I'll hold it, I don't want to let go of it now. I feel as if I'm in "A Star Is Born" and any minute now "Norman Maine" is going to come out and whack me in the mouth. Well, obviously my thanks start with the great Robert Altman who has given me the biggest break in the movies since Lana Turner walked into Schwab's. And then Scott Greenstein and USA. Capitol Films. Ileen Maisel, who told me to write. Bob Balaban, who got me the job. Cathy King, Duncan Heath, Ronni Chasen. And of course ...
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Although the 74th Awards was the longest in history, literally, it was the best of them all. I found Whoopi Goldberg a great host, mainly because I didn't like Steve Martin and I was sick of Billy Crystal. I found the winners debatable, especially for Best Actor. I was rooting for Russell Crowe, even though he won the previous year for Gladiator. The highpoint of the evening was the surprise performance by Cirque du Soleil. What an incredible segment! Overall, I enjoyed the show a lot.

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